i agree wags a st croix is a better rod... but for bottom bouncers you are not looking for the finesse or feeling you need from a jigging rod... and to top it off it is a scheels rod i recommend because if a kid or drunk step brother steps on it in the boat they will probably return it for you... not to mention if you want a better rod tuned up customs apex pro, I'm sure they can come up with a medium medium rod for bottom bouncing but after meeting those guys they are probably going to tell you "hey you don't need to spend $500 on a rod to drag lead around the bottom of the lake"
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i agree eyexer... the abu isnt a great reel, don't try to cast with it... set the brake about as tight as it will go and drop your anchor of a bottom bouncer down and it won't rats nest on you